Understanding Atoms and Electricity

What is the smallest unit of matter that cannot be cut further?

• Atom

• Cell

• Molecule

• Particle

Which of the following particles is NOT found inside an atom?

• Photon

• Electron

• Neutron

• Proton

What charge does a proton carry?

• Positive

• Negative

• Variable

• Neutral

Which particle has no charge?

• Neutron

• Proton

• Electron

• Photon

What happens when two particles with the same charge interact?

• They explode

• They attract

• They neutralize

• They repel

What is the term for the flow of electrons through wires?

• Magnetic flow

• Electric current

• Photon stream

• Static electricity

Which type of electricity is commonly found in household outlets?

• Static electricity

• Natural electricity

• Electric current

• Magnetic electricity

What can cause electrons to flow in a wire?

• Repulsion from a positive charge

• Attraction to a neutral charge

• Repulsion from a neutral charge

• Attraction to a positive charge

Why is it dangerous to touch a wall outlet?

• It can break the outlet

• It can cause a fire

• It can cause an electric shock

• It can stop the electric current

Why can't we see electrons?

• They are too small

• They are too fast

• They are invisible

• They are inside atoms